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Q: If a citizen of Pennsylvania needs to sue the states of New York and New Jersey under 1983 and 241, which venue? PA?
Glenn Michael Katon
Glenn Michael Katon
answered on Feb 5, 2024

You cannot sue any state using § 1983 because of Eleventh Amendment immunity. You can only sue individuals acting under color of law or municipal entities, such as a city or county. The other statute, 18 USC § 241 is a criminal statute that can only be prosecuted by the Justice Department, not an... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Real Estate Law for Florida on
Q: I am a paraplegic and my HOA is refusing to put in a pool lift in the common area even though I will pay for the expense

Would that be covered by the Fair Housing Act?

Glenn Michael Katon
Glenn Michael Katon
answered on Jul 1, 2017

Disability Rights Florida is an excellent resource. I recommend contacting them at 800-342-0823 or http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/contact/contact_info

Best of luck.

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